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Acts 8:13-23

13 Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw.

14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

15 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit,

16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money

19 and said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

20 Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!

21 You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.

22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.

23 For I see that you are full of bitterness and captive to sin.”

Cross References for Acts 8:13-23

Luke 8:13 - Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have n... Click to read the verse Luke 8:13 Click to read the verse Luke 8:13

Psalms 106:12-13 - Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:12-13 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:12-13

Habakkuk 1:5 - The Lord’s Answer “Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do s... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:5 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:5

Exodus 14:31 - And when the Israelites saw the great power the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the peopl... Click to read the verse Exodus 14:31 Click to read the verse Exodus 14:31

John 2:23-25 - Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he wa... Click to read the verse John 2:23-25 Click to read the verse John 2:23-25

Acts 8:21 - You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. Click to read the verse Acts 8:21 Click to read the verse Acts 8:21

2 Samuel 22:45 - and foreigners come cringing to me; as soon as they hear me, they obey me. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:45 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:45

Acts 3:10 - they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful... Click to read the verse Acts 3:10 Click to read the verse Acts 3:10

Matthew 12:43 - “When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not ... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:43 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:43

Matthew 13:20 - The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at on... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:20

John 8:30-31 - Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. Click to read the verse John 8:30-31 Click to read the verse John 8:30-31

John 5:20 - For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, to your amazement he will show him... Click to read the verse John 5:20 Click to read the verse John 5:20

Acts 13:44 - On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. Click to read the verse Acts 13:44 Click to read the verse Acts 13:44

James 2:14 - Faith and Deeds What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? C... Click to read the verse James 2:14 Click to read the verse James 2:14

Revelation 13:3 - One of the heads of the beast seemed to have had a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been he... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:3

John 7:31 - Still, many in the crowd put their faith in him. They said, “When the Christ comes, will he do ... Click to read the verse John 7:31 Click to read the verse John 7:31

Mark 16:17 - And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they w... Click to read the verse Mark 16:17 Click to read the verse Mark 16:17

1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2

Mark 4:16 - Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. Click to read the verse Mark 4:16 Click to read the verse Mark 4:16

Acts 19:11 - God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, Click to read the verse Acts 19:11 Click to read the verse Acts 19:11

John 7:21 - Jesus said to them, “I did one miracle, and you are all astonished. Click to read the verse John 7:21 Click to read the verse John 7:21

James 2:19-26 - You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. Click to read the verse James 2:19-26 Click to read the verse James 2:19-26

Psalms 78:35-37 - They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. Click to read the verse Psalms 78:35-37 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:35-37

Acts 8:6-7 - When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention... Click to read the verse Acts 8:6-7 Click to read the verse Acts 8:6-7